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Limestone and Foidolite Definition


Foidolite and Limestone Definition


Definition

Definition
Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate   
Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%   

History
  
  

Origin
New Zealand   
Unknown   

Discoverer
Belsazar Hacquet   
Unknown   

Etymology
From lime and stone in late 14th Century   
From the mineral feldspathoid which is the main content of rock   

Class
Sedimentary Rocks   
Igneous Rocks   

Sub-Class
Durable Rock, Medium Hardness Rock   
Durable Rock, Soft Rock   

Family
  
  

Group
Not Applicable   
Plutonic   

Other Categories
Fine Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   
Coarse Grained Rock, Fine Grained Rock, Medium Grained Rock, Opaque Rock   

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Definition of Limestone and Foidolite

The general Limestone and Foidolite definition can be stated as: Limestone is a sedimentary rock composed mostly of calcite and aragonite, which are different crystal forms of calcium carbonate. On the other hand, Foidolite is a rare type of coarse-grained intrusive igneous rock with a feldspathoid mineral content greater than 60%. Along with definition of Limestone and Foidolite, get to know about Properties of Limestone and Foidolite. Get to know more information about Limestone and Foidolite origin and discoverer, etymology and class.

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History of Limestone and Foidolite

The history of Limestone and Foidolite gives information about where the rock was found and who was its discoverer. Almost each and every aspect of Earth's history is recorded in rocks be it the volcanoes which were erupted or the plants, animals and organisms which are now extinct, as rocks are present from millions of years.

Limestone and Foidolite Origin and Discoverer

Limestone and Foidolite definition gives us a brief idea about the two rocks. In some cases, the definition also gives summary about the Formation of Limestone and Foidolite. In this section, you will know about Limestone and Foidolite Origin and Discoverer. Origin of Limestone is New Zealand whereas Origin of Foidolite is Unknown. It is interesting to know the name of Limestone and Foidolite discoverer. The Discoverer of Limestone is Belsazar Hacquet and the discoverer of Foidolite is Unknown.

Etymology of Limestone and Foidolite

Along with Limestone and Foidolite definition, know more about the etymology of Limestone and Foidolite. Etymology of Limestone and Foidolite gives information about origin and formation of a particular rock. Know more about Formation of Limestone and Formation of Foidolite. The etymology of Limestone is From lime and stone in late 14th Century while that of Foidolite is From lime and stone in late 14th Century. The process of formation of rocks defines the class of rock. All the rocks in a class are formed by similar processes. Limestone belongs to Sedimentary Rocks while Foidolite belongs to Igneous Rocks. The sub-class, group and other categories of Limestone and Foidolite are listed below.

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